Meet some Doric Anderton people

Team

Team

We are immensely proud of our people. Over two thirds of the Doric Anderton colleagues have been with the company for over 15 years. From our field based sales professionals to ‘back office’ support, every individual in our friendly team is an expert in his or her area of work and is dedicated to providing a first class customer experience. Meet the key members of our team:

Management

Kath: General Manager

I joined Doric Anderton in January 2017, after working in the Textile Industry for 27 years, during which time I have held a number of manufacturing based roles, using operational excellence and Lean tools to problem solve and sustain improvements. I am responsible for the day to day operations at Doric Anderton. I enjoy working with people, forward thinking and dynamic company. My role also includes liaising with sales and suppliers to support the supply chain, and service to our customers.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Gardening, walking, watching sport, and when time allows, trying to play golf !!

Finance

Tariq : Group Finance Manager

I have been with the Doric Group since 2015 and spend my time across three Group companies. I have worked in manufacturing for most of my career and it puts me in a good step to use the knowledge that I have gained over the years. My role involves preparing the financial information for the management team and working on various projects which makes the job interesting and varied. Working with a forward looking team across the Group ensures life at Doric is interesting and enjoyable.

Outside of work, spending time with my family is important to me as is volunteering for charity work which keeps me busy. I enjoy doing DIY work around the house and look forward to the summers when the days are long and the sun makes people happier.

Technical / Compliance

Adele : Group Compliance Manager

Bio to Follow

Operations

Warren : Operations Manager

I have worked for Doric Anderton for several years and I have to say there is never a dull day (no two days are the same.) My job entails many varied daily tasks from stock control and liaising with suppliers to production planning and much more. One of the best ways to describe Doric Anderton is that it promotes an employee friendly environment and is a pleasure to work for. Outside of work I like spending time with my wife and two children, watching and playing football, gardening, DIY and paying the odd visit to the cinema.

Tony: Factory Manager

My job involves ensuring all orders are planned and issued to the relevant machines and then to ensure they are completed and all ready for despatch on time. Also to ensure all staff are happy and clear in all their roles and that proper training is given. I enjoy coming up with a solution to any problems that crop up and being involved within my team. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with the wife and two teenage sons and enjoy walking and watching all sports.

Martin : Conversion Supervisor

I have worked for Doric Anderton since 1999, during this time I have progressed to the role of warehouse supervisor . My role as a supervisor varies daily but this has enabled me to gather experience and knowledge in many different areas including staff development and support, operating different Machines and learning to operate any new machines as we progress and develop our production area. I enjoy the friendly atmosphere on the warehouse floor and the challenges that we face each day in getting jobs out to meet deadlines or moving schedules around to satisfy the customers.

Outside of work I enjoy spending my time with my three children and weather permitting getting out on my motorbike (fair weather rider) I also enjoy spending time with my partner going camping in the summer and on holidays abroad.

Mike: Warehouse Supervisor

I’ve been at Doric Anderton for almost 20yrs. My job entails unloading trailers, picking, despatch and making sure orders go out on time. Working at Doric Anderton is a joy.

Outside of work I like to watch football (Man Utd!) and I play for a pool team at my local pub. I like going on long walks with my wife and pooch at the weekend, not to forget my love of going on holidays abroad, recently heading to deep south America and India.

Steve : Production Designer

Along with the day to day Health and Safety responsibilities of our Trafford Park site, I also look after costing all converted enquiries and assigning &distributing production across our converting machinery. I particularly enjoy the atmosphere that exists at Doric Anderton and the great relationship we enjoy with our other group companies. Mostly, my spare time revolves around my two young children but when I can I also enjoy playing squash and following my beloved football team Manchester United.

Neville : Driver

My main role in the company is a Heavy goods driver, I help to pick the orders, load up and deliver them all over the country.

Outside of work I enjoy socialising with friends and family and holidaying abroad. I also enjoy playing golf.

Sales

Mark: Commercial Manager

With a background in print and packaging, particularly the media sector, dating back to the heady days of the 80’s, some of the products and titles I have been responsible for would sit in most homes, certainly they would be familiar to everybody!

I am passionate about Customer Service, truly believing it is key to modern businesses.

The Doric Group is a fascinating and dynamic place to work, with varied products and materials that excite and inspire.

Outside of work, I love travel, walking, skiing, golf, and follow an unfashionable football team. Sometimes I even try to keep fit.

Nick : Sales Manager, Conversion Division

I joined Doric Anderton in 1996 after selling corrugated boxes for 17 years. I liaise with customers in the Furniture, Poultry, Air Conditioning, Printing, Glassmaking and Decorating industries. I enjoy seeking out new products for us to manufacture, bringing them to market and working with colleagues who I have got to know over many years. My family is very important to me and my two teenagers keep me on my toes. I like watching sport, theatre, reading crime novels, DIY (trying not to be Mr Bodge), and enjoy walking, particularly on the Yorkshire coastal paths.

Peter: Sales Manager, Specialist Paper & Board Division

I have over 40 years of experience working with solid board boxes – in particular fish, as well as meat and poultry boxes. I work closely with our customers and prospective customers to develop and produce cost effective packaging that meets individual and environmental requirements. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife Jennifer and the rest of my family. I’m also a Rotarian in Grimsby and enjoy helping those less fortunate than me. I appreciate good food & wine and this fits well with my hobby of Classic Cars.

Customer Services

Diane: Operations Analyst

My daily routine involves data integrity, writing and running various analytical reports, producing management reports and other ad hoc reports. I am also involved in various customer services tasks, booking on deliveries, processing purchase orders and assisting on stock control.
Every day is varied. We are a close team who are always happy to help each other out.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter, holidays in Portugal and dining out (which means I’m a lifelong member of Weight Watchers!!)

Julie : Customer Service Advisor

I’m responsible for the generation of sales related reports and for sales order processing. I’m also involved in purchase administration, transport planning, delivery notes, customer samples and quotations. I enjoy working with a close knit team that pulls together as and when required. Outside of work I enjoy going to the gym, concerts & festivals (as well as the odd all night rave!)

Caroline: Customer Service Advisor

I liaise with customers on the phone, by email & fax and am responsible for order processing, arranging deliveries, quotations and samples. The people at Doric Anderton are a joy to work with. We are a tightly knit team providing support for one another. Outside of work I enjoy fishing, walking and spending time in the pub!

Mandy: Team Leader

Based in Grimsby, my job involves taking orders from customers daily via telephone, e-mail and fax. Once the orders are processed I arrange transport for delivery to the customers. Over the years I have built up friendly relationships with many customers and enjoy helping to solve their problems. Outside of work I enjoy the life of scootering with my husband, socialising with family and friends and just having fun.

Karen : Customer Service Advisor

My job involves communicating with customers and processing orders from our Grimsby facility. I enjoy all aspects of my job and especially meeting and speaking to new people. Outside of work I enjoy the ‘scootering scene’ with my husband and socialising with friends and family.